A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility
Everything Architects and Builders Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines
1st Edition
Published on 16. July 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-471-39559-1 (ISBN)
Description
The guide that takes the guesswork out of Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines conformance
The Federal government is stepping up its enforcement of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and failure to comply with these guidelines can result in a complaint for discriminatory housing practice. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear, concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive illustrations of proper conformance.
Inspired by the author's HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400 built projects, this compact yet comprehensive guide reviews the guidelines for conformance with the seven basic design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, from accessible building entrances to usable kitchens, and points out common conformance errors made by architects, builders, and developers.
This practical, easy-to-follow handbook:
* Demystifies accessibility guidelines and reduces the risk of litigation
* Explains which buildings and units are covered by the law
* Provides a compliance checklist for multifamily housing design and construction
Featuring only the facts and technical guidance needed to help ensure conformance with the Guidelines, A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility is an indispensable resource for architects, builders, contractors, site engineers, and developers who need to know that their work is in conformance with Federal guidelines.
The Federal government is stepping up its enforcement of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and failure to comply with these guidelines can result in a complaint for discriminatory housing practice. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility enables building professionals to avoid these charges with clear, concise interpretations of the Guidelines and descriptive illustrations of proper conformance.
Inspired by the author's HUD-sponsored review of nearly 400 built projects, this compact yet comprehensive guide reviews the guidelines for conformance with the seven basic design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, from accessible building entrances to usable kitchens, and points out common conformance errors made by architects, builders, and developers.
This practical, easy-to-follow handbook:
* Demystifies accessibility guidelines and reduces the risk of litigation
* Explains which buildings and units are covered by the law
* Provides a compliance checklist for multifamily housing design and construction
Featuring only the facts and technical guidance needed to help ensure conformance with the Guidelines, A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility is an indispensable resource for architects, builders, contractors, site engineers, and developers who need to know that their work is in conformance with Federal guidelines.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Drawings: 50 B&W, 0 Color
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
319 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-39559-1 (9780471395591)
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STEVEN WINTER ASSOCIATES, INC., is an architectural research firm whose expertise contributes to making buildings more energy efficient, affordable, accessible, and sustainable. The firm has offices in Norwalk, Connecticut and Washington, D.C.
Content
Introduction.
PART 1: "The Act" and the Guidelines.
I. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT.
II. OTHER FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAWS.
III. BUILDING CODES.
IV. CROSS COVERAGE.
V. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS.
VI. THE GUIDELINES.
REQUIREMENT 1: ACCESSIBLE BUILDING ENTRANCE ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.
REQUIREMENT 2: ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE PUBLIC AND COMMON USE AREAS.
REQUIREMENT 3: USABLE DOORS.
REQUIREMENT 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO AND THROUGH THE COVERED DWELLING UNIT.
REQUIREMENT 5: LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, THERMOSTATS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.
REQUIREMENT 6: REINFORCED WALLS FOR GRAB BARS.
REQUIREMENT 7: USABLE KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS.
PART 2: Compliance Checklist.
INTRODUCTION.
CHECKLIST.
Appendices.
APPENDIX A: FINAL FAIR HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES.
APPENDIX B: SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE GUIDELINES.
Index.
PART 1: "The Act" and the Guidelines.
I. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT.
II. OTHER FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAWS.
III. BUILDING CODES.
IV. CROSS COVERAGE.
V. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS.
VI. THE GUIDELINES.
REQUIREMENT 1: ACCESSIBLE BUILDING ENTRANCE ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.
REQUIREMENT 2: ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE PUBLIC AND COMMON USE AREAS.
REQUIREMENT 3: USABLE DOORS.
REQUIREMENT 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO AND THROUGH THE COVERED DWELLING UNIT.
REQUIREMENT 5: LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, THERMOSTATS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.
REQUIREMENT 6: REINFORCED WALLS FOR GRAB BARS.
REQUIREMENT 7: USABLE KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS.
PART 2: Compliance Checklist.
INTRODUCTION.
CHECKLIST.
Appendices.
APPENDIX A: FINAL FAIR HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES.
APPENDIX B: SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE GUIDELINES.
Index.